Set in the rolling Somerset countryside on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, step back in time and discover this fascinating area. Bath is the oldest of England’s principal tourist destinations and has been welcoming visitors for centuries. The three hot springs within the city were sacred to the Celtic goddess Sulis, whom the Romans later identified with the goddess Minerva. Bath first achieved its status as a sacred spa site with the growth of the Roman settlement Aquae Sulis around the thermal springs. The Roman period saw a vast complex of baths constructed - the remains of these were re-discovered in the 18th century and helped fuel Bath's modern revival as a luxury resort.

The City of Bath was inscribed as a World Hertitage Site in 1987.

The city has a variety of theatres, museums, and other cultural and sporting venues, which have helped to make it a major centre for tourism with a wide variety of activities for all.

This area of gentle hills and honey-colored stone villages of Bath and the surrounding region, has some of the finest walking in England. Thanks to well-maintained footpaths and the nature of the landscape, the walking is well within the capabilities of everyone.